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Seagull dies from injuries after being bludgeoned with stick

Police have now launched an investigation following the incident in Saltcoats, North Ayrshire.

Seagull dies from injuries after being bludgeoned with stick — Seagull: Police have launched an investigation. iStock

Jenness Mitchell

4th May 2021

A seagull has died from its injuries after being bludgeoned with a stick by a man.

Police have now launched an investigation following the incident in Saltcoats, North Ayrshire, on Sunday.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Enquiries are ongoing after police received information a man was seen hitting a seagull with a stick in Saltcoats, resulting in its death.

“The incident occurred on Sunday, May 2, near to the outdoor swimming pool.”

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